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Pakistan run-chase gave Afghans confidence and belief

Pakistan run-chase gave Afghans confidence and belief

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Afghanistan easily beat Sri Lanka in the World Cup match in Pune on Monday and Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was quick to attribute his team's confidence to the triumphant run-chase against Pakistan.

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Pick Your Indian Team for Sri Lanka Game

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the Asia Cup Super Fours match against Sri Lanka?

Rohit-Rahul's Record T20I Run

Rohit-Rahul's Record T20I Run

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Rohit Sharma and K L Rahul put on a record 15th fifty-plus partnership in T20 Internationals during the second match against South Africa in Guwahati on Sunday.

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

World Cup: Did this DRS review cost Pakistan the match?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A disappointed Pakistan captain Babar Azam refused to blame the umpires despite being on the wrong side of a DRS review which proved decisive in his team's narrow one-wicket loss to South Africa.

PIX: Pakistan humble India, end losing World Cup run

PIX: Pakistan humble India, end losing World Cup run

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12 Group 2 match between India and Pakistan, in Dubai, on Sunday.

T20 World Cup: Will England deny Pakistan a fairytale finish?

T20 World Cup: Will England deny Pakistan a fairytale finish?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Thirty years after Imran Khan's Pakistan claimed the 1992 World Cup, Babar Azam's team may feel it is their destiny to deliver trophy.

One has to be on top of his game to compete against Virat: Babar

One has to be on top of his game to compete against Virat: Babar

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Kohli found support from the Pakistani star batter, who indicated that an athlete has to be really strong to overcome failures.

The one-over 'gamble' which cost England 2nd T20 vs Pakistan

The one-over 'gamble' which cost England 2nd T20 vs Pakistan

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

England captain Moeen Ali said his one over of off-spin bowling against Pakistan was a "gamble" that did not pay off after the visitors lost the second Twenty20 International in Karachi on Thursday.

Cummins needs batters to fire in unison against Pakistan

Cummins needs batters to fire in unison against Pakistan

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Australian batting has not clicked as a unit so far in the World Cup, and captain Pat Cummins hoped that his batters will fire on all cylinders against Pakistan in Bengaluru on Friday.

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Hayden named Pakistan's mentor for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Hayden worked with Pakistan when it reached the semi-finals of last year's 20-overs World Cup in the United Arab Emirates.

T20 WC: India v Pakistan, the last over, as it happened...

T20 WC: India v Pakistan, the last over, as it happened...

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 guided home to a thrilling win off the last ball against Pakistan.

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Will India Play Gill Against Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Who do you think should be part of India's playing for the World Cup match against Pakistan?

India consolidate third spot in ICC ODI Rankings

India consolidate third spot in ICC ODI Rankings

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

India could stretch their lead even further with a good show in their three-match series against West Indies, starting this week.

Gill, Rohit, Kohli in top 10 of ICC ODI rankings

Gill, Rohit, Kohli in top 10 of ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Opener Shubman Gill attained a career-best second position and is the highest-ranked among three India players who are now in the top 10.

England crush Pakistan in seventh T20 to take series

England crush Pakistan in seventh T20 to take series

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

England clinched the series 4-3 in a major boost ahead of the World Cup.

PIX: Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in T20Is

PIX: Afghanistan beats Pakistan for first time in T20Is

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Mohammed Nabi's superb all-round show helped Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in T20 Internationals in Sharjah on Friday.

Salt sinks Pakistan as England force series decider

Salt sinks Pakistan as England force series decider

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

The wickets proved to be mere consolation for Pakistan as Salt continued his onslaught and struck the winning runs in the 15th over, ending with 13 fours and three sixes in his 41-ball knock.

Karthik's big praise for Pakistan's Babar

Karthik's big praise for Pakistan's Babar

Rediff.com27 May 2022

In the longest format of the game, Babar is ranked fifth in the world, behind Australia's Marnus Labuschagne and the 'Big Four' of India's Virat Kohli, England's Joe Root, Australia's Steve Smith and New Zealand's Kane Williamson.

Gill World No 1 batter, Siraj top bowler in ODIs

Gill World No 1 batter, Siraj top bowler in ODIs

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Shubman Gill has overtaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam as the World No 1 batter in ODIs.

Versatile Arshdeep has tools to emulate Zaheer

Versatile Arshdeep has tools to emulate Zaheer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Kumble, who witnessed Arshdeep's growth from close quarters as Punjab Kings head coach, is hugely impressed with the lanky pacer.

How Kohli is responsible for Babar's transformation

How Kohli is responsible for Babar's transformation

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Babar Azam would have to learn from how Kohli had handled his captaincy responsibilities.

'Whoever handles pressure will win'

'Whoever handles pressure will win'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

'The matches between India and Pakistan are the biggest in the world.'

Hail Captain Kohli!

Hail Captain Kohli!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Virat's captaincy may have come of age in this competition.

Kamran Akmal hit with PCB legal notice for Raja

Kamran Akmal hit with PCB legal notice for Raja

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

A source in the cricket board made it clear that more legal notices could be sent to some other former players who have their own Youtube channels and appear regularly on the media for their comments.

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Inzamam resigns as PCB chief selector over conflict of interest

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The legendary Inzamam-ul Haq has resigned as chairman of the national selection committee after the Pakistan Cricket Board initiated an inquiry to probe if his association with a company that manages a number of the national team's players pertains to conflict of interest.

Babar asks Pakistan fans to 'keep praying' for T20 WC victory

Babar asks Pakistan fans to 'keep praying' for T20 WC victory

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Pakistan have rebounded superbly and bring momentum into Sunday's final against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

PIX: Sri Lanka win dress rehearsal ahead of Asia Cup final

PIX: Sri Lanka win dress rehearsal ahead of Asia Cup final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4s match played between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Friday.

T20I: Haider, Azam star as Pak beat Zim to seal series

T20I: Haider, Azam star as Pak beat Zim to seal series

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Chasing a target of 135 runs, Haider Ali's 65* off 43 including three sixes and skipper Azam's 51 from 28 balls put their side over the line with 29 balls to spare.

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

The captain behind Kuldeep's sensational comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

If one checks Kuldeep's stats, he has felt more empowered across formats whenever Rohit has been the captain.

'Rohit is not making runs'

'Rohit is not making runs'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

'He has scored one fifty in five matches, and it was a scratchy fifty against Netherlands.'

Rashid confirms participation in IPL 2023 auction

Rashid confirms participation in IPL 2023 auction

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Adil Rashid's game changing performances in England's T20 World Cup winning campaign could certainly make him a hot property at the IPL 2023 players' auction in Kochi on December 23.

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Cummins stars again; Australia sweeps series vs Pak

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pat Cummins took 10 wickets to lead Australia to Pakistan series triumph

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

T20 WC Final: History favours Pakistan, form is with England

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

But just like everyone wants a slice of '92 from Babar's team, the core of this current English team also has a date with history

India trump Pakistan in latest ICC ODI Team Rankings

India trump Pakistan in latest ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

India were placed fourth with 105 points but the 10-wicket win on Tuesday propelled them to 108 rating points, leaving Pakistan behind

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Shubman at his career-best in ODI rankings

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Suryakumar continues to lead T20I rankings

How Bhuvneshwar & Co. plotted Pakistan's downfall...

How Bhuvneshwar & Co. plotted Pakistan's downfall...

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

India's senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar believes having a solid game plan against each of the opposition player is as important as executing "your skills on the field".

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Hasan Ali back in Pakistan squad for NZ Tests

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Hasan Ali, who last played a Test against Sri Lanka in Galle in July, has picked up 77 wickets in 21 Tests.

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Pakistan will come to India for World Cup only if...

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Pakistan will not play its World Cup matches in India unless the BCCI and ICC give written guarantees India will come to Pakistan to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

PHOTOS: India hand Pakistan a thrashing; make it 8-0

PHOTOS: India hand Pakistan a thrashing; make it 8-0

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

India steamrollered Pakistan by seven wickets in a lopsided blockbuster match at a heaving Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday to maintain their unblemished 50-overs World Cup record against their arch-rivals.

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.